Arizona weekly citizen., 1887-10-22

on the stand before the ceremonies were over. Other aspects of the occasion had c0mbinei tO make the affair sxtraor- d.usry in all respects, The decorations vIsitie everywhere were more elaborate and general than those of any places yet visited by the President, with the possible exception of Madison, snd 1t was remarked that twice as many people were on the streets as had ever been seen before in Memphis. The tragic In- cident occurred just as the President closed his remarks. Though the day ] was uncOmfortably warm the spot where the speakers stand had been erected WAS exposed, and Judge Elliot stood for 1 some time with his hat of and was over come by the heat. Dr. Bryant, of the Presidential party took direction of sf- fairs. and remained with the unfortunate gentleman while the President was es- oOrted to the Cotton and Merchants exchange. Judge EllIoi died five min ules after the President left the review ' ing stand, though this fact vss studious- ly kept from the President.
 WASHINGTON, October I6.-Comnis- siOner Sparks, of the General Land Office, has rendered a decision in the case of the Northern Pscifo Rsilrvg Company vs., Rudolph DIstler. on an appeal from the Olympia, ". T. Land Office on November 10, 1885. Distler presented his homestead application for quarter section within the limits of the withdrawal idemnity, alleging settle ment on April 2S ilSS5, the tract in dis l pute being continuously withdrawn, since August l3, 1887, and WAS also embraced in the list of selections for idemnity purposes by the company. filed on May l2,h 1885. Distler made the proof, showing full compliance with the law As to residence, improvements etc. The local office held that he should be allow ed to enter the tract and that the select ion should be cancelled. This case is sIm liar in all important particulars Co the celebrated GuIleford- -Millsr case 10 l which the Commissioner calls attention ss follows: Referring to letter by his E1cellency, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, in which the case of Guilsford-Miller was cited, must re- fuse to approve Of the selection of the company. the settlement right having attached to the tract prior to said selec- ton. Your decision IS therefore affirmed. Distler's application IS held for allow ance. Should this become . final selec- tion and be cancelled, the company might select land in lieu thereof (should defceincy exist) upon which no settle ment claim exists at the dste of selec- ton.
 FL PAso, October 16-Deputy U. s. Marshal Van Riper had three experi- enced Mexican trailers d the scene of the attempted train robbery before day light yesterday. Less than fifty yards from where he was shot lay the second rob ger, dead. His body was brought back to the city and placed beside hs lase courzde In crime. The two rob beTs killed were about 25 years of age and powerfully built men, The first one killed had on his person an express receipt dated Terre Hsute. Ind, Septem- ber 20th. for a trunk marked J. E. Elmer son and received from J. E. Emerson. The second rObber IS minus the third finger of hIs right hand. One had about s20 on him and the other 316 They are recognized here, but their names are unknown. Both were photo grsphed to-day.
 The citizens O, Fl Paso presented Ex- press Messenger Smith with g suit of clothes to-day and have raised over sl00 l for Q medal.
 PRESCOTT, October 16.-The military authorities have been telegrsphed to be in readiness to move to Camp Verde, to which place the Apache and Moisvs Indians will be removed from San Car los. The majority of the citizens vIo- lently oppose the removal of the Indians, as indications of coal have recently been discovered on the reservation. The &C., ton is openly denounced by the people, and they are discussing on the streets the fsot that it lowers the value of lands to place 1000 or 1,5O0 Indians On ihe reservation. A great many citizens of Verde valley have been interviewed and almost all expressed opposition to the scheme.
 SAN FRAECIsco, October 17. - The steamship Rio de Jsnerio, which arrived this HOrning, brings sdvIces to the effect that crisis is approaching in the affairs of COreB, over which kingdom the Emperor of China claims sovereignty. Simultaneously with the appointment by the king of Cores, of five ministers pIenipotentisry to represent the Coresn government in European courts, Yuen, Chinese resident minister in Soul Cores, left the city secretly. The Japan Mail commenting on the affairs says that Yuen's departure Is being made the sub feet of strange stories, one rumOr has it that be fled from 8 threatened esssssi- nation, but 1t seems much more likely that be has gone to consult Viceroy Lie, who IS practically monarch.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Got. l7.-A jury in the case of R. F. Morrow. charged with jury bribing. was resumed before Judge Sullivan this morning. Counsel of pris- oner made 8 motion to have him released from custody, which the court denied.
 NASHVILLE, Oct. 1.-The Presiden- tisl party accompanied by large repre- sentaiion of military and civil orEanIEa- tions parsded through the principal streets of the city this morning. A halt was made st the capitol, where s stand had been erected for the formalities st the reception. The streets were gsIy decorated and numerous banners could be seen nominating the President for . second term. Governor Taylor made the address of welcome Co which the President responded.
 SAN FRAScIsco, October H.-Detsils of a fire at Rang kov received here to- day per the steamboat Rio de Jsniero, gives the number of lives lost ss one thousand, and vslue of property des- troyed afloat and ashore, as two million tsels.
 LONDON, October 1.-The Shakes perian memorial fountain presented to the town of Stratford upon Avon, was dedicated with impressive ceremonies to-day.
 LONDON, October l7.-UnemploYed worknen made smother demonstration this morning. They are now marching through ihe city surrounded by police.
 NASHVILLE, October 17.-The Pres idential train pulled out of the depot 6, noon. for Ohsttsnoogs, amid the shouts of thousands and the waving of hand | kerchiefs.
 GIBRALTAR October IT, A serious riot occurred here between the Irish and English soldiers, many of whom were | injured. Several arrests have been made ard the streets are guarded by | patrols.
 CHICAGO, October 17-Stephen W. | Ravson. @ millionaire bank president, who hns recently figured prominently n